Childminder in Hertfordshire

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder does not have sufficient knowledge of safeguarding. She does not have an understanding of safeguarding issues associated with 'Prevent' duty and county lines. This means she is unable to recognise if a child was at risk of harm from such behaviours. n The childminder does not have the required insurance in place to care for children. n The childminder does not have mandatory records, such as medication administered, accidents that have occurred or children's attendance, accessible for inspection upon request. n The childminder does not demonstrate a good knowledge and understanding of child development and how children learn. She does not know how to assess children's development accurately to monitor their progress and plan experiences that are tailored to meet each child's learning needs. n The childminder lacks understanding about the importance of her professional development. As a result, she has not kept her knowledge of the statutory

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This provision does not meet requirements

requirements for the early years foundation stage, or early years practice, up to date. n The childminder has a basic understanding of how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She knows where to seek professional advice when a child is not making progress in their learning and development. n The childminder recognises the significance of working well with parents. She explains how she would gather information about children prior to them starting, to find out about their care needs and interests.

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This provision does not meet requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Due date

gain knowledge and understanding of wider safeguarding issues such as 'Prevent' duty and county lines 28/04/2023

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Due date

24 March 2023 ensure appropriate insurance is in place to care for children 28/04/2023

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ensure that mandatory records are available upon request, in particular a daily record of children's hours of attendance, a written record of any accidents and a record of each time a medicine is administered to a child 28/04/2023

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Due date

ensure that appropriate professional development opportunities are undertaken to improve knowledge and understanding of teaching and how children learn 26/05/2023

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Due date

improve knowledge and understanding of how to plan and deliver a broad and effective curriculum to support all children's learning and development in all areas. 26/05/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY437297 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10276491 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 18 July 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Hemel Hempstead in Hertfordshire. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provision. n The inspector viewed areas of the home the childminder intends to use when childminding. n The inspector talked with the childminder about her understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The childminder discussed with the inspector her understanding of meeting the learning and development requirements. n The childminder showed the inspector her paediatric first-aid qualification.

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Inspection activities

24 March 2023 We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Inspection activities

24 March 2023 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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